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The King's Affection
Set within the perilous halls of the Joseon court, this historical romance weaves a bittersweet tapestry of forbidden passion and hidden identity, evoking a haunting sensation of walking a tightrope over an abyss.
The King's Affection
The King's Affection

연모

11 October 2021 — 14 December 2021 South Korea 1 season 20 episode Ended 8.1 (298)

Cast: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Bae Yoon-kyung, Choi Byung-chan

Drama Identity, Authenticity, and Performance of Duty Love as Liberation and Refuge Tyranny, Political Corruption, and Moral Responsibility Gender Expectations and Agency Sacrificial Loyalty and Familial Legacy

The King's Affection — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

여자로 태어난 것이 죽어야 할 이유는 되지 않습니다.
— Crown Princess Consort / Crown Prince Lee Hwi

Context

Spoken by Crown Princess Consort (Dam-yi's mother) in Episode 1 and referenced by Crown Prince Lee Hwi throughout Season 1.

Meaning

Encapsulates the central thematic conflict of the series—challenging misogynistic palace customs and asserting the intrinsic value of female lives.

하찮은 목숨이란 없습니다. 그 어떤 이유로도 죽어야 마땅한 사람은 없습니다.
— Crown Prince Lee Hwi (Dam-yi)

Context

Spoken by Crown Prince Lee Hwi to the royal court in Season 1, Episode 11.

Meaning

Marks Lee Hwi's decisive moral growth from a fearful, self-preserving prince to an assertive leader standing up against the ruling elite's disregard for human life.

내 답변이 위험에 처하게 할지라도 두렵지 않습니다. 정작 두려운 것은 진흙탕에 길들어 그들의 발자취를 따르는 것입니다.
— Jung Ji-woon

Context

Spoken by royal tutor Jung Ji-woon during a debate on statecraft in Season 1, Episode 5.

Meaning

Highlights Ji-woon's unyielding commitment to moral purity (the lotus motif) and inspires Lee Hwi to hold onto her conscience.

당신과 있을 때 난 가장 나다워집니다.
— Jung Ji-woon

Context

Spoken by Jung Ji-woon to Lee Hwi in Season 1, Episode 12.

Meaning

Expresses how love serves as an authentic space where Dam-yi can drop her royal disguise and Ji-woon can escape his family trauma.

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